Former President Yoon Suk Yeol has asserted the legality of emergency martial law during his first questioning by the second comprehensive special investigation team, led by Special Prosecutor Kwon Chang-young, denying all related allegations.
During a regular briefing on June 8 at the Gyeonggi Government Complex in Gwacheon, Special Prosecutor Kwon Young-bin stated that during the investigation on June 6, Yoon claimed, "I still believe that the emergency martial law is legal," when asked about its constitutionality and legality. Kwon noted that this statement is documented in the official record.
According to Kwon, Yoon did not exercise his right to remain silent during the questioning and responded to the investigation team's inquiries, although he generally denied the allegations.
Kwon explained that Yoon stated he believed the martial law was legal, which justified his instruction to inform foreign nations about it, and he did not acknowledge any wrongdoing or abuse of power.
The questioning began at 10 a.m. on June 6. Initially, Yoon raised objections to the police investigator conducting the questioning, which hindered the process.
Kwon mentioned, "Yoon expressed that prosecutors should conduct the investigation, but we clarified that the police officers assigned to the special prosecutor's office also have legitimate investigative authority." Eventually, Yoon agreed to be questioned by Police Superintendent Park Myung-woon, with Kwon present, and the afternoon session proceeded smoothly.
The special investigation focused on allegations of obstruction of official duties, but Kwon indicated that the likelihood of additional summons is low.
Kwon stated, "We asked about three-fifths of the prepared content in a condensed manner and had sufficient time to discuss important aspects. While there are some regrets, we believe the investigation concluded on June 6, and further questioning is unnecessary."
The special investigation team plans to summon Yoon again on June 13 at 10 a.m. as a suspect in the rebellion charge under military law. They are examining the circumstances surrounding the declaration of emergency martial law and the deployment of military forces to the National Assembly and the National Election Commission.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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